Container and method for producing the same

ABSTRACT

A container for a liquid is disclosed, generally comprising an elongate bottle having an exterior wall which defines an elongate internal primary chamber and a primary mouth opening at one end of the bottle in communication with the primary chamber, the other end of the bottle having a recess formed in the exterior wall projecting generally coaxially into the primary chamber to form a secondary chamber isolated therefrom having a secondary mouth opening axially opposite the primary mouth opening; a primary closure adapted to cooperate with the primary chamber for enclosing the primary chamber; a secondary closure adapted to cooperate with the secondary chamber for enclosing the secondary chamber; and a wipe member placed within the secondary chamber. The primary chamber can retain liquid being enclosed therein by the primary closure. The secondary chamber can retain the wipe member being enclosed therein by the secondary closure.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates generally to acontainer for a liquid and method for producing the same and morespecifically to a container for a liquid that provides a wipe member.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] People often consume cold beverages to provide refreshment duringvarious activities. For example, people attending sporting events withoutdoor seating, such as, but not limited to, baseball games, footballgames, motor bike races, and stock car races, commonly visit concessionstands or vendors to purchase a cold beer or soft drink to refreshthemselves, especially if the weather is relatively hot and humid. Asanother example, families commonly purchase cold soft drinks fromvending machines when attending amusement parks in the summer in orderto quench their thirst and prevent dehydration.

[0003] One common mode of delivering cold beverages to the consumingpublic is plastic containers. Soft drink and beer distributors regularlyuse plastic bottles of varying sizes to deliver cold beverages toconsumers. To ensure that the beverage is cold at the point of sale, theplastic bottles can be placed in a bucket of ice (i.e. next to aconcession stand), or in a refrigeration unit (i.e. a refrigerator orvending machine).

[0004] Various systems have been proposed for keeping beverages colduntil point of sale and beyond. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,134,894,entitled “Method of Making Beverage Container With Heating or CoolingInsert” and granted to Searle, discloses a beverage container having aconventional external configuration with a cylindrical wall closed by atop member. The base member closing the other end of the wall is shapedto form an external cavity which extends within the container along itslongitudinal axis. The wall defining the external cavity has a surfacein contact with the contents of the container and this surface has alarge surface area. The contents of the container can be cooled or keptcold by insertion of an insert into the external cavity. The primaryfocus of the Searle proposal is to create a self-cooling container thatlimits the investment by beverage manufacturers.

[0005] As another example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,981,022, entitled“Refrigerated Bicycle Beverage Carrier” and granted to Snyder, disclosesa beverage carrier adapted to fit into a bicycle water bottle cage. Atone end of the beverage carrier body is a circular axial opening whichgives way to a hollow core that can be inserted into the beveragecarrier. The core is adapted to be filled with a refrigerant mixture andpermanently sealed within the body of the beverage carrier via anultrasonic welder. The primary focus of the Snyder proposal is toprovide a bicycle water carrier with a refrigerated core for prolongingthe cooling of the beverage contained in the water carrier.

[0006] In addition to the refreshing effect of consuming a cold beverageprovided in a plastic container, systems have been proposed to enhancethe refreshing effect by providing a towel around the outside of theplastic container. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,680,944, entitled“Insulated Outer Layer For A Thermal Bottle” and granted to Rueter,discloses means to maintain a thermos bottle cool while providing theuser “with a towel that can be wetted to cool the body.” (Column 5, Line16.) The thermos bottle includes a three-layer insulating cover, theinterior layer which is a fabric, preferably terry cloth, that candouble as a towel to keep the body cool.

[0007] One disadvantage associated with the Rueter proposal is that theinsulating cover is open to the environment. Consequently, germs andbacteria contained within dust and debris can collect on the insulatingcover. Upon using the towel side of the insulating cover, the user maycome in contact with these contaminants.

[0008] Another disadvantage of prior art insulating cover proposals isthat the covers are typically provided for a specific bottleconfiguration. For example, the insulating cover disclosed in Rueter wasprimarily developed for the purpose of maintaining a Thermos bottle coolwhile providing the user with a towel that can be wetted to cool thebody.

[0009] Yet another disadvantage of prior art insulating cover proposalsis that the covers are commonly relatively expensive to fabricate inorder to survive environmental conditions. For example, Rueter disclosesan insulating cover that requires a three-layer construction: a flexibleplastic outer layer, an insulating middle layer, and a terry cloth innerlayer.

[0010] In light of these and other disadvantages associated withinsulating cover proposals and the focus of other proposals on providingbeverage container cores for enhanced cooling, there exists a need for ascalable container suitable for retaining a liquid with an internalchamber for enclosing a wipe member for providing essentially germ freeand relatively inexpensive refreshment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] An object of the present invention is to provide a containersuitable for retaining a liquid with an internal chamber enclosing awipe member for providing refreshment. This container can be distributedthrough a variety of mediums to a broad range of target markets and canbe advertised as providing enhanced refreshment by virtue of the wipemember. The mediums can include, but are not limited to, vendingmachines and retail markets, for example, grocery stores, conveniencestores and gas stations. Examples of target markets include, but are notlimited to, sporting events, theme parks, medical organizations (i.e.Red Cross, hospitals, and government agencies), zoos, tourist spots,cruise ships, golf courses, manufacturing plants, truck stops, beaches,and summer concerts.

[0012] The container can be filled with a liquid, for example, but notlimited to carbonated soft drinks, non-carbonated soft drinks,electrolyte solutions, water, tea, milk, Powerade, juice, isotonicbeverages, or beer and the wipe member can be placed within the internalchamber so that liquid is separated from the wipe member. The containeris then cooled, thereby cooling the liquid and the wipe member. Forexample, the container can be placed in a vending machine or a bucket ofice. Upon customer (i.e. user) purchase, the user can access the wipemember, which has been kept cool by the surrounding cold liquid, toprovide refreshment in addition to the refreshment provided by drinkingthe cold liquid. As another non-limiting example, the container can besold at room temperature through retail markets. It is fullycontemplated that the wipe member provides a refreshing effect even ifused at room temperature or cooled by the user after purchase.

[0013] Accordingly, a preferred embodiment for providing the containersuitable for retaining a liquid with an internal chamber enclosing awipe member for providing refreshment is provided by the presentinvention. The preferred embodiment includes an elongate bottle havingan exterior wall which defines an elongate internal primary chamber anda primary mouth opening at one end of the container in communicationwith the primary chamber. The other end of the container has a recessformed in the exterior wall projecting generally coaxially into theprimary chamber to form an internal secondary chamber isolated therefromhaving a secondary mouth opening axially opposite the primary mouthopening. A primary closure is adapted to cooperate with the primarychamber for enclosing the primary chamber and a secondary closure isadapted to cooperate with the secondary chamber for enclosing thesecondary chamber. A wipe member is placed within the secondary chamber.The primary chamber of the container is sized to retain liquid beingenclosed therein by the primary closure and the secondary chamber of thecontainer is sized to retain the wipe member being enclosed therein bythe secondary closure.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the recess is integral with theexterior wall. In another preferred embodiment, the exterior wall iscomprised of blow molded plastic. In addition, the primary closure canbe a screw cap and the secondary closure can be a self-adhesive pulltab. The wipe member can be comprised of a cloth material or a non-wovenpaper. It is fully contemplated that the wipe member can be a shirt orother article of clothing, preferably vacuum compressed and used as apromotional item. For example, the shirt can be embroidered with acorporate or school logo and sold or given away at sporting events, etc.Moreover, the secondary chamber can retain the wipe member with a liquidsolution being enclosed therein by the secondary closure.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a containerwith one reusable wipe member being at least partially permeated with aliquid. According to this object, a container that retains solely areusable wipe member being at least partially permeated with a liquid isprovided. The reusable wipe member is preferably a shirt, morepreferably a tee-shirt. The shirt is at least partially permeated with aliquid to provide refreshment. The shirt can be embroidered with acorporate or school logo. According to this embodiment, the containerwith logo shirt can be distributed at sporting events, retail outlets,etc. Since the wipe member is preferably a shirt, it is reusable afterproviding refreshment.

[0016] Accordingly, a preferred embodiment for providing the containerwith a wipe member is provided. The container includes an elongatebottle having an exterior wall which defines an elongate internalchamber and a mouth opening at one end of the bottle in communicationwith the chamber, a closure adapted to cooperate with the chamber forenclosing the chamber, and one reusable wipe member at least partiallypermeated with a liquid placed within the chamber. The chamber is sizedto retain the one reusable wipe member being at least partiallypermeated with a liquid. In a preferred embodiment, the exterior wallcan be comprised of a blow molded plastic or a flexible plastic. Inaddition, the closure can be comprised of a self-adhesive pull tab.

[0017] Correspondingly, a method for producing a container is provided.The method includes producing an elongate bottle having an exterior wallwhich defines an elongate internal chamber and a mouth opening at oneend of the bottle in communication with the chamber, producing a closureadapted to cooperate with the chamber for enclosing the chamber, placingone reusable wipe member being at least partially permeated with aliquid within the chamber, and enclosing the chamber with the closure.The chamber of the container is sized to retain the one reusable wipemember being at least partially permeated with a liquid. In a preferredembodiment, the elongate bottle can be produced through blow molding andthe closure can be a self-adhesive pull tab.

[0018] These and other aspects, object, features and advantages of thepresent invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated from areview of the following detailed description of the preferredembodiments and appended claims, and by reference to the accompanyingdrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The features of the present invention which are believed to benovel are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. Thepresent invention, both as to its organization and manner of operation,together with further object and advantages thereof, may best beunderstood with reference to the following description, taken inconnection with the accompanying drawings which:

[0020]FIG. 1 illustrates a cross sectional view of a container in adisassembled state in accordance with a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention;

[0021]FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view taken along the line 2-2 of FIG. 1;

[0022]FIG. 3 illustrates a cross sectional view of a container in anassembled state in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0023]FIG. 4 illustrates a fragmented and cross sectional view of acontainer in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0024]FIG. 5 illustrates a cross sectional view of a container forretaining a wipe member in accordance with another preferred embodimentof the present invention;

[0025]FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of a container in a disassembledstate in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the presentinvention; and

[0026]FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a container in an assembledstate in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)

[0027] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention aredisclosed herein. However, it is to be understood that the disclosedembodiments are merely exemplary of an invention that may be embodied invarious and alternative forms. Therefore, specific functional detailsdisclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as arepresentative basis for the claims and/or as a representative basis forteaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the presentinvention.

[0028]FIG. 1 illustrates a cross sectional view of a container 10 in adisassembled state, suitable for retaining and dispensing a liquidbeverage in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0029] The container 10 in FIG. 1 is comprised of an elongate bottle 12,preferably formed from plastic and having a generally circular crosssection. Examples of plastics that are suitable for formation of thecontainer 10 include, but are not limited to, low density polyethylene(LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), and polyethylene terephthalate(PETE). The selection of the specific plastic can be based on numerousfactors, such as rigidity (i.e. flexible, semirigid, or rigid) andrecyclability, to best fit a particular implementation of the presentinvention. Examples of materials that can be used for the elongatebottle include, but are not limited to, aluminum, foil, flexible plasticsleeve, plastic bladder, etc. The height of container 10 is preferablyin the range of about 4 inches to about 12 inches, and most preferablyabout 8 inches. The thickness of exterior wall 14 is preferablygenerally uniform in thickness and in the range of about {fraction(1/32)} inches to about ⅛ inches, and most preferably about {fraction(1/16)} inches.

[0030] The elongate bottle 12 has an exterior wall 14 which defines anelongate internal primary chamber 16 (otherwise referred to as theprimary chamber) and narrows at its upper end 15 to form a generallycylindrical neck portion 17 having a primary mouth opening 18. Thediameter of the generally cylindrical neck portion 17 is preferably inthe range of about ½ inches to about 2 inches, and most preferably about1 and ½ inches. The primary mouth opening 18 is provided for dispensingliquid from the primary chamber 16 through generally cylindrical neckportion 17.

[0031] A recess 20 is formed in the lower end 21 of exterior wall 14 andprojects generally coaxially into the primary chamber 16 to form asecondary chamber 22 isolated therefrom. The recess 20 transitions froma tapered portion 23 that tapers from a larger diameter at the lower end21 to a smaller diameter of cylindrical portion 25. The secondarychamber 22 has a secondary mouth opening 24 axially opposite the primarymouth opening 18.

[0032] Recess 20 is preferably formed of the same material used to formthe exterior wall 14 and most preferably, recess 20 and exterior wall 14are integral, for example formed using a blow molding process from asingle piece of plastic. However, it should be understood that therecess 20 can be formed separately and molded to the edges of acylindrical opening provided in the lower end 21 of the exterior wall14, or connected by some other means. The height of recess 20 ispreferably in the range of about 6 inches to about 10 inches, and mostpreferably 6 inches. It is also fully contemplated that recess 20 can beformed in the side of exterior wall 14 and project generallylatitudinally into primary chamber 16.

[0033] The primary chamber 16 is preferably sized to retain liquid. Asnonlimiting examples, carbonated soft drinks, non-carbonated drinks,water, and alcoholic beverages (such as beer or malt beverages) can beretained in the elongate internal primary closure 16.

[0034] The container 10 is also comprised of a primary closure 26adapted to cooperate with the primary chamber 16 for enclosing theprimary chamber 16. According to the preferred embodiment shown in FIG.1, the primary closure 16 is a screw cap, preferably formed of a rigidplastic material, most preferably polypropylene (PP). The screw cap hasinner threads 28 for mating with and screwing into outer threads 30 ongenerally cylindrical neck portion 17. The screw cap protects the liquidcontents of the primary chamber 16 from spills, evaporation, and/orcontact with foreign substances (i.e. dust or dirt).

[0035] The screw cap and mouth opening 18 are preferably provided withtamper resistant features. For example, the screw cap is most preferablyprovided with a circular ring 32 connected to the bottom edge of screwcap through a series of tabs 34. After introducing liquid into theprimary chamber 16 and before use by the consumer, the tabs 34integrally connect the screw cap and circular ring 32. If the screw capand circular ring 32 are unconnected prior to use, meaning the tabs arebroken, it alerts the consumer that the container has been opened,indicating possible tampering with the liquid contents. Moreover, a thinflexible cylindrical plastic film can be adhered to the edge of upperend 15 immediately after filling the primary chamber 16 with liquid andprior to placing the screw cap on the elongate bottle 12. Upon openingthe container for the first time, the consumer then removes the thinflexible cylindrical plastic film. This film serves at least twopurposes: (1) it helps to protect the liquid contents from debris,evaporation, and spills and (2) alerts the consumer of possibletampering if the film has been removed, perforated, or has beenotherwise compromised in some manner.

[0036] It is fully contemplated that primary closure 26 may be any itemwhich protects the contents of primary chamber from spillage,evaporation, and/or contact with foreign substances. A non-limitingexample includes a pull-tab on the edge of upper end 15. The pull-tabcan be removed by the customer to obtain access to the liquid contentsof the primary chamber 16. The pull-tab can be comprised of, forexample, foil, plastic, etc. Another non-limiting example includes aperforated tab integrally connected to the generally cylindrical neckportion. The customer breaks the perforations to obtain access to theliquid contents of the primary chamber.

[0037] The container 10 is also comprised of a secondary closure 36adapted to cooperate with the secondary chamber 22 for enclosing thesecondary chamber 22. According to the preferred embodiment shown inFIGS. 1 and 2, the secondary closure 36 is a self-adhesive pull tab,preferably formed of a flexible plastic material, most preferably LDPE,HDPE, or PETE plastic and having a generally circular shape. Thepull-tab can also be comprised of foil, etc. Self-adhesive pull tab isaffixed to a portion of tapered portion 23 with an adhesive to enclosethe secondary chamber 22. The adhesive can be any natural or syntheticadhesive provided that it holds the self-adhesive pull tab together withthe tapered portion while resisting separation and not decomposing thematerials used to fabricate the exterior wall and pull tab.Self-adhesive pull tab is formed with an extension portion 38 that isnot affixed to the tapered portion 23. The user grasps the extensionportion 38 and pulls towards the side 39 of the self-adhesive pull tabopposing the extension portion to remove the self-adhesive pull tab andobtain access to the contents of the secondary chamber 22.

[0038] It is fully contemplated that secondary closure 36 may be anyitem which protects the contents of secondary chamber 22 from spillage,evaporation, and/or contact with foreign substances. A non-limitingexample includes a screw cap with threads that mate with opposingthreads on a portion of cylindrical portion 25 of recess 20 to enclosethe secondary chamber 22. As another non-limiting example, a perforatedtab can be affixed to a portion of tapered portion 23. The customerbreaks the perforations to obtain access to the contents of secondarychamber.

[0039] The container 10 is comprised of wipe member 40 that can beplaced within secondary chamber 22 and enclosed therein by the secondaryclosure 36. Wipe member 40 is preferably rolled into a generallycylindrical shape which generally conforms to the shape of thecylindrical portion of 25. However, it should be understood that wipemember 40 may not necessarily have to be rolled or folded depending onthe dimensions of the wipe member 40. Wipe member 40 is preferably acloth material having dimensions of about 6 inches by about 6 inches,unrolled. The cloth material is preferably a cotton towel, and mostpreferably a 100% cotton towel, that is permeated with a liquidsolution. Examples of suitable liquid solutions include, but are notlimited to, saline solution and reverse osmosis filtered water. It isfully contemplated that wipe member 40 may be any number of items,including, but not limited to, non-woven paper, synthetic fabric, etc.It is fully contemplated that the wipe member material can be a shirt orother article of clothing, preferably vacuum compressed to fit in thesecondary chamber and used as a promotional item. For example, shirtscan be embroidered with a corporate or school logo and compressed to fitin the secondary chamber. The container with the shirt can be sold orgiven away at sporting events, etc. It is also contemplated that thewipe member 40 can be infused with a scent, i.e. lemon scent, freshscent, etc. Moreover, the wipe member 40 can be oxygenated so that uponuse, the consumer receives a tingling sensation from the releasedoxygen.

[0040]FIG. 3 illustrates a preferred embodiment for implementing thepresent invention. The preferred embodiment includes packaging thedifferent elements of container 10 for consumer use. Packaging stepsinclude, but are not necessarily limited to or presented to imply anyspecific order: (1) placing a liquid 42 within the primary chamber 16,(2) screwing primary closure 26 onto generally cylindrical neck portion17 to enclose the liquid retained in primary chamber 16, (3) permeatingwipe member 40 with a liquid solution, (4) placing wipe member 40 withinsecondary chamber 22, and (5) affixing secondary closure 36 to thetapered portion 23 of recess 20 to enclose wipe member 40. According tothe preferred embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the liquid can be anon-carbonated sports drink and the wipe member can be a cotton clothwith dimensions of preferably about 6 by about 6 inches that is rolledto fit into the secondary chamber. The assembled container can then besold to consumers either chilled or at room temperature. The consumercan access the cotton cloth by removing the secondary closure 36 fromthe secondary mouth opening 24 and the non-carbonated sports drink byremoving the primary closure 26. According to this preferred embodiment,the liquid is chilled and the consumer is provided with cooled cottoncloth (cooled by the surrounding cooled liquid) and a refreshing coldnon-carbonated sport drink in one container.

[0041]FIG. 4 illustrates a fragmented and cross sectional view of acontainer in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the presentinvention. According to this preferred embodiment, the exterior wall isof two piece construction. The container 44 is comprised of an elongatebottle 46, preferably formed from plastic and having a generallycircular cross section. The elongate bottle 46 has an exterior wall 48for partially defining an internal primary chamber 50 and an internalsecondary chamber 52. Upper end 54 partially defining secondary chamber52 and lower end 55 partially defining primary chamber 50 are formed inthe exterior wall 48 and project into elongate bottle 46. Ends 54 and 55are attached via screw threading 56. The secondary chamber 52 preferablyhas a secondary mouth opening 58 axially opposite a primary mouthopening, as described above. It is fully contemplated that secondarymouth opening 58 can also be at upper end 54 of secondary chamber 52.The secondary closure 62 is attached to cooperate with the secondarychamber 52 for enclosing the secondary chamber 52. According to thepreferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the secondary closure is aself-adhesive pull tab, as described above.

[0042] Container 44 is also comprised of a wipe member 64 that can beplaced within the secondary chamber 52 and enclosed therein by secondaryclosure 62. According to the preferred embodiment as illustrated in FIG.4, wipe member 64 is a rolled cloth material. The cloth material ispreferably a cotton towel, and most preferably a 100% cotton towel, thatis permeated with a liquid solution. Sample of suitable liquidsolutions, include, but are not limited to, saline solution and reverseosmosis filtered water. It is fully contemplated that wipe member 64 maybe any number of items including, but not limited to, non-woven paper,synthetic fabric, etc. It is fully contemplated that the wipe member canbe a shirt or other article of clothing, preferably vacuum compressed tofit in the secondary chamber. The container 44 with the shirt can besold or given away at sporting events, etc.

[0043] According to another preferred embodiment of the presentinvention as illustrated in FIG. 5, a container 66 for retaining onewipe member 68 at least partially permeated with a liquid is disclosed.The container 66 is comprised of an elongate bottle 70, preferablyformed from plastic and having a generally circular cross section. Theelongate bottle 70 is preferably sized to retain solely the wipe member68 which is at least partially permeated with a liquid. It is fullycontemplated that the elongate bottle 70 may be comprised of a materialother than plastic provided that it serves to enclose wipe member 68.Examples include, but are not limited to, an aluminum can, flexiblesleeve, plastic, foil or thin-plastic bladder. The elongate bottle 70has an exterior wall 72 which defines an elongate internal chamber 74(otherwise referred to as the chamber) forming a primary mouth opening76.

[0044] The container 66 is comprised of a closure 78 adapted tocooperate with mouth opening 76 for enclosing chamber 74. According tothe preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 5, closure 78 preferably aself-adhesive pull tab, and preferably formed of a plastic material,most preferably LDPE, HDPE, or PETE plastic and having a generallycircular shape. The pull tab can also be comprised of foil, etc. Theself-adhesive pull tab is affixed to a portion of exterior wall 72 onthe top end 80 of the exterior wall 72 with an adhesive to enclose thechamber. The adhesive can be any natural or synthetic adhesive providedthat it holds the self-adhesive pull tab together with the exterior wall72 while resisting separation and decomposition of the materials used tofabricate the exterior wall and pull tab. The self-adhesive pull tab ispreferably formed with an extension portion 82 that is not affixed tothe portion of the exterior wall 72. The user grasps the extensionportion 82, pulls toward the side 84 of the self-adhesive pull tabopposing the extension portion to remove the self-adhesive pull tab andobtain access to the wipe member enclosed in chamber 74. Theself-adhesive pull tab and mouth opening 76 are preferably provided withtamper resistant features.

[0045] Preferably, the wipe member 68 is at least partially permeatedwith a liquid and placed in chamber 74, and enclosed therein by closure78. The wipe member 68 is preferably a shirt made of cloth material thatis vacuum compressed. The cloth is preferably cotton, and mostpreferably 100% cotton. The liquid can be, but is not limited to, salinesolution or reverse osmosis filtered water. The liquid solutionfunctions to keep the shirt wet to provide refreshment upon use. Theshirt can be embroidered with a corporate or school logo and sold orgiven away at sporting events, etc. and is preferably reusable.

[0046]FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a side view of a container in accordancewith yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.According to this embodiment, container 84 is comprised of elongatebottle 86 and end cap 88. Elongate bottle 86, preferably formed fromplastic, has a generally circular cross section and can be of standardsize, i.e. 12 ounce, 20 ounce or 2 liter volume. Elongate bottle 86 hasexterior wall 90 for defining primary chamber 92 and primary mouthopening 93 at one end of the bottle. Closure 95 is adapted to cooperatewith primary chamber 92 for enclosing primary chamber 92. Closure 95 canbe a screw cap, or any other suitable closure, for example, but notlimited to, the examples of closures as described above. End cap 88,preferably formed from plastic, has a generally circular cross sectionand includes edge 94 and cap wall 96. End cap 88 can be connected toelongate bottle 86 with adhesive tape pull strip 102. Adhesive tape pullstrip 98 can adhere to edge 94, portion 98 of cap wall 96, and portion100 of exterior wall 90 to connect end cap 88 to elongate bottle 86 andto define secondary chamber 104. Alternatively, end cap 88 can beattached with an annular bead of adhesive, a solvent weld joint or anannular label covering exterior wall 90 and overlapping end cap 88.

[0047] Wipe member 106, for providing consumer refreshment, can beplaced within secondary chamber 104 and enclosed therein by connectingelongate bottle 86 and end cap 88. As described in more detail above thewipe member can be a rolled cloth material and permeated with a liquidsolution. Examples of suitable materials for wipe members and suitableliquids for the liquid solution are described above. A consumer releasesadhesive tape pull strip 102 by grasping onto and pulling tab 108 toobtain access to wipe member 106.

[0048] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention,the wipe member can be cooled via a chemical reaction that takes placewithin the chamber. The permeation liquid can be such that when mixedwith a second liquid, it becomes cool and thereby cools wipe member. Itshould be understood that the self-cooling can be effectuated by use ofany suitable self-refrigeration means that can cool the mixed liquids toabout 30° F. about 3 to about 5 minutes after mixing.

[0049] While embodiments of the invention have been illustrated anddescribed, it is not intended that these embodiments illustrate anddescribe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used inthe specification are words of description rather than limitation, andit is understood that various changes may be made without departing fromthe spirit and scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A container for a liquid comprising: an elongatebottle having an exterior wall which defines an elongate internalprimary chamber and a primary mouth opening at one end of the bottle incommunication with the primary chamber, the other end of the bottlehaving a recess formed in the exterior wall projecting generallycoaxially into the primary chamber to form a secondary chamber isolatedtherefrom having a secondary mouth opening axially opposite the primarymouth opening; a primary closure adapted to cooperate with the primarychamber for enclosing the primary chamber; a secondary closure adaptedto cooperate with the secondary chamber for enclosing the secondarychamber; and a wipe member placed within the secondary chamber; whereinthe primary chamber of the container is sized to retain liquid beingenclosed therein by the primary closure and the secondary chamber of thecontainer is sized to retain the wipe member being enclosed therein bythe secondary closure.
 2. The container of claim 1 wherein the recess isintegral with the exterior wall.
 3. The container of claim 1 wherein theexterior wall is comprised of blow molded plastic.
 4. The container ofclaim 1 wherein the primary closure is comprised of a screw cap.
 5. Thecontainer of claim 1 wherein the secondary closure is comprised of aself-adhesive pull tab.
 6. The container of claim 1 wherein the wipemember is comprised of a cloth material.
 7. The container of claim 1wherein the secondary chamber retains the wipe member and a liquidsolution being enclosed therein by the secondary closure.
 8. Thecontainer of claim 1 wherein the wipe member is comprised of non-wovenpaper.
 9. The container of claim 1 wherein the recess is formed in theside of the external wall and projects into the primary chamber to formthe secondary chamber isolated therefrom having a secondary mouthopening.
 10. A container comprising: an elongate bottle having anexterior wall which defines an elongate internal chamber and a mouthopening at one end of the bottle in communication with the chamber; aclosure adapted to cooperate with the chamber for enclosing the chamber;and a single reusable wipe member being at least partially permeatedwith a liquid and placed within the chamber; wherein the chamber of thecontainer is sized to retain the single reusable wipe member being atleast partially permeated with a liquid and enclosed by the closure. 11.The container of claim 10 wherein the exterior wall is comprised of ablow molded plastic.
 12. The container of claim 10 wherein the exteriorwall is comprised of flexible plastic.
 13. The container of claim 10wherein the closure is comprised of a self-adhesive pull tab.
 14. Thecontainer of claim 10 wherein the wipe member is comprised of a shirt.15. A method for producing a container, the method comprising: producingan elongate bottle having an exterior wall which defines an elongateinternal chamber and a mouth opening at one end of the bottle incommunication with the chamber; producing a closure adapted to cooperatewith the chamber for enclosing the chamber; placing a single reusablewipe member being at least partially permeated with a liquid within thechamber; and enclosing the chamber with the closure; wherein the chamberof the container is sized to retain the single reusable wipe memberbeing at least partially permeated with a liquid.
 16. The method ofclaim 15 wherein the elongate bottle is produced through blow molding.17. The method of claim 15 wherein the exterior wall is comprised offlexible plastic.
 18. The method of claim 15 wherein the closure iscomprised of a self-adhesive pull tab.
 19. The method of claim 15wherein the wipe member is comprised of a shirt.
 20. A container forliquid comprising: an elongate bottle having an exterior wall whichdefines an elongate primary chamber, a mouth opening at one end of theelongate bottle in communication with the primary chamber, and a closedend portion; an end cap having a cap wall which defines a cap opening atone end of the end cap, a portion of the cap wall adjacent the end capopening being at least partially attached to the exterior wall of theelongate bottle to form a secondary chamber isolated from the primarychamber bounded by the end cap and the elongate bottle closed endportion; a closure adapted to cooperate with the elongate bottle mouthopening for enclosing the primary chamber; and a wipe member placedwithin the secondary chamber; wherein the primary chamber is sized toretain liquid and the secondary chamber is sized to retain the wipemember.
 21. The container of claim 20 further comprising an annular sealjoining the end cap to the exterior wall of the elongate bottle.
 22. Thecontainer of claim 21 wherein the annual seal is comprised of anadhesive tape pull strip.
 23. The container of claim 20 furthercomprising an annular bead of adhesive joining the end cap to theexterior wall of the elongate bottle.